Sight For Wight

Wednesday Coffee & Chat
2025-04-09 10:00 - 11:30, 2025-04-16 10:00 - 11:30, 2025-04-23 10:00 - 11:30, 2025-04-30 10:00 - 11:30, 2025-05-07 10:00 - 11:30, 2025-05-14 10:00 - 11:30, 2025-05-21 10:00 - 11:30, 2025-05-28 10:00 - 11:30 (Europe/London) and 1 more date
We hold a coffee morning each week on a Wednesday at Millbrooke House from 10.00am till 11.30am. All are welcome to join us for a cup of tea or coffee and cake. The cost is £1 and the group is open to all, not just Members.
On the first Wednesday of each month we are joined by the Macular Society for their monthly meet up.
On the second Wednesday of each month we are inviting people to bring along a friend/relative/neighbour to enjoy coffee and cake with us.
On the third Wednesday of each month we will be joined by Laura Gooljar, the local ECLO (Eye Clinic Liaison Officer) from St Mary’s Hospital (starting in August 2021).
On the fourth Wednesday of each month we will have a trustee/member of staff on hand to answer questions about the charity.

Wednesday Low Vision Drop-in
2025-04-09 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-04-16 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-04-23 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-04-30 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-05-07 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-05-14 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-05-21 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-05-28 10:00 - 12:00
Every Wednesday, we have a drop-in session which allows you to view and try low vision equipment we have at Sight for Wight without the need for an appointment. If this time is not convenient for you then you are welcome to call us to make an appointment to view our equipment.
Please note if you wish to trial a specific digital magnifier or ‘seeing headset’; these items are not held in stock at Millbrooke House but we can arrange meetings with the relevant suppliers.

Monthly Book Group
2025-04-09 14:00 - 15:00, 2025-05-14 14:00 - 15:00
Sight for Wight hold a book group on the second Wednesday of each month. The group runs from 2pm for about an hour and discuss the last month’s book and then hand out the audible book for the next month. Books are available on USB stick or CD. There is no charge to join the group.
For more informaiton call 01983 522205 or email: enquiries@iwsb.org.uk

Mix & Mingle Social Group
2025-04-10 10:30 - 14:00, 2025-04-17 10:30 - 14:00, 2025-04-24 10:30 - 14:00, 2025-05-01 10:30 - 14:00, 2025-05-08 10:30 - 14:00, 2025-05-15 10:30 - 14:00, 2025-05-22 10:30 - 14:00, 2025-05-29 10:30 - 14:00 | Millbrooke House
Our Thursday Social Group has a new name! The group meet every week from 10.30am till 2.00pm at Millbrooke House and give visually impaired people the chance to ‘mix and mingle’! We have planned themes each week; e.g. beach day, pub quizzes, bingo, carnival day, music day and much more! Members bring along their own packed lunch to enjoy.
The group welcomes volunteers who come in to read from various books.
The weekly cost to join the group is £3.00. Transport can be arranged (subject to availability) for an extra £2.50.

Striders
2025-04-25, 2025-05-30
Striders meet on the last Friday of every month. They walk on different routes around the Island and then finish off with lunch at a local pub or restaurant. The group is open to all visually impaired people who like longer walks in the countryside and, of course, there are always sighted guides on hand and the routes are always checked for suitability in advance.
The cost to walk with the group is £3.00 and when we do not leave from Newport, transport can be provided at a cost of £2.50.

SingAbout Session - CANCELLED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE
2025-05-07 14:00 - 16:00 | St Mark’s Church, Station Road, Wootton, Isle of Wight, PO33 4QZ, United Kingdom
SingAbout is a social singing activity run by Independent Arts. It can help to improve your memory, breathing, speech, movement and confidence. It is a great opportunity to meet new people and everyone is welcome.
A variety of music is included, including traditional rounds and rhymes, songs from shows and music hall favourites as well as popular music and rock and roll.
Minibus transport is available subject to demand and location. Cost for the minibus is £2.00.
Please register your interest by calling 522205 or email members@iwsb.org.uk
